EMS 127 - Patient Assessment

Institution:

North Georgia Technical College

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Description:

Corequisite: AHS 101 Introduces the fundamental principles and skills involved in assessing the pre-hospital patient. Emphasis is on the systematic approach to patient assessment with adaptations for the medical versus the trauma patient. Topics include: therapeutic communications, history taking, techniques of physical exam, patient assessment, clinical decision making, EMS communications, and documentation. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1, Section 9 and Division 3, Sections 1-9 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.northgatech.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 754-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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